US2731732A
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Apparatus and method for setting and drying moisture settable ink
Assignee: Heat and Control Inc
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Filing: 1953-05-19
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Granted: 1956-01-24
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Expires: 1973-05-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr James C Harris
- 👤 Andrew A Caridis
- 👤 Burt C Kendall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:50
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F23/00; B41F23/04; B41F23/0403; B41F23/0436; B41F23/0423; B41F23/0433
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
THE METHOD OF PREVENTING STEAM FROM CONDENSING IN AN ENCLOSED ZONE WHEREIN STEAM IS SUPPLIED OVER A WEB OF MATERIAL MOVING THROUGH THE ZONE FOR EFFECTING SETTING OF MOISTURE SETTABLE INK ON THE WEB, AND THE INKED WEB IS SUBSEQUENTLY DRIED IN AN INDEPENDENT ENCLOSED DRYING ZONE, WHICH COMPRISES UTILIZING HOT GAS FOR SUBSEQUENTLY DRYING SAID WEB IN SAID DRYING ZONE, PROVIDING A PASSAGEWAY OVER SAID WEB AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID INK SETTING ZONE, AND CAUSING FLOW OF SOME OF SAID HOT GAS THROUGH SAID PASSAGEWAY TO PREVENT CONDENSATION OF STEAM
Claim 2
Independent Claim
91 words
THE METHOD OF PREVENTING STEAM FROM CONDENSING IN AN ENCLOSED ZONE WHEREIN STEAM IS SUPPLIED OVER A WEB OF MATERIAL MOVING THROUGH THE ZONE FOR EFFECTING SETTING OF MOISTURE SETTABLE INK ON THE WEB, AND THE INKED WEB IS SUBSEQUENTLY DRIED IN AN INDEPENDENT ENCLOSED DRYING ZONE, WHICH COMPRISES UTILIZING HOT GAS FOR SUBSEQUENTLY DRYING SAID WEB IN SAID DRYING ZONE, PROVIDING A PASSAGEWAY OVER SAID WEB AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID INK SETTING ZONE, AND CAUSING FLOW OF SOME OF SAID HOT GAS THROUGH SAID PASSAGEWAY TO PREVENT CONDENSATION OF STEAM
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1959-01-23 | 1959-07-25 | 1960-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-01-23 | 1963-07-25 | 1964-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-01-23 | 1967-07-25 | 1968-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |